New Release Round-Up June 19th-25th

Ryann Walker knows she’s a difficult woman; difficult enough that it would take a rare, and special breed of man to take her on permanently. Thankfully, she isn’t looking for that. What she does want is a baby. And after a rash decision made during a one-night stand, she just may be having one, with the very successful, good-looking, but completely wrong for her, Spencer Hall.

But once Spencer learns that he may become a father, Ryann just can’t shake him. He isn’t interested in being an absentee parent; and she isn’t interested in having a man hang around who is hell-bent on crawling into her heart, breaking down her defenses and unearthing all her secrets, including the ugliest one of all.

Always and Forever: A Novella (It Happened One Wedding) by Dara Girard

She thinks he’s a cad.
He thinks she’s a witch.
Until one little deception forces them to see each other in a whole new way.

Maid of honor Bianca Olade loves weddings.
She looks forward to attending her cousin’s big event except for one thing: She hates Broderick Radford, the best man, a celebrated photojournalist known for his reputation with women. She tries her best to keep her distance.
However, over the course of one day, she will overhear a secret, that will shock her and change how she sees him.
Soon, keeping her distance is the last thing she wants to do…
A novella in the It Happened One Wedding series.

All Casey wanted to do was find her single friends and herself some fun during St. Patrick’s Day. Little did she know, she’d run into a disaster before ending up finding a little fun of her own. But this guy wasn’t like the other guys she could detach her emotions from. This guy was interesting and amazing. This guy would challenge the walls she built. But this guy is a little too close to a danger that lurks in Casey’s shadows.

A Romance with some Comedy and some Karate and some Suspense

The Sweeter version. A steamier version is available titled Luck & Charm 1.5.

This story stands alone, and the series can be read in any order, but the stories from the earlier books continue in this one.

Artist Rana Lassiter has sworn off men. After being hurt, she prefers painting passionate scenes of love on her canvas instead of the real thing. But when she meets Mount Pleasance’s newest arrival, sexy and suave fireman Dallas Fontaine, she envisions a different kind of stroke than the ones she performs with her brush. To say she’s attracted to the debonair man is an understatement, but she refuses to fall victim to his good looks, charm or persistence.

Dallas has never had a problem getting any woman he wants. And he wants Rana. In a way he’s never wanted any woman before. There’s just one problem…she doesn’t want him. But she will. By the time he’s done, she won’t be able to resist his blazing kisses.

But nothing is easy, especially love. When a life-altering event occurs, it will test them both. Are they strong enough to forge through the catastrophic storm, or will they allow it to destroy their chance at happily-ever-after?

Life for twenty-seven-year-old Maria Brown consists of living in her tiny hometown, working the same job she’s held since high school, and shouldering the responsibility of caring for her father. She’s lived a contained life for so long, she knows no other way to exist.

The moment NFL star, Malachi Douglass, lays eyes on Maria, he knows she’s the woman he’s been praying for and embarks on a journey to tear down her walls and make his home in her heart. Maria’s become accustomed to suffocating within the boundaries of her small life. Maybe Malachi is just what she needs in order to learn how to breathe again.

Winner Takes All (Breaking into the Black Elite Book 3) by Shonette Charles

Shonette Charles, the bestselling author of NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite and GAME ON, is back with another novel filled with drama, suspense, and a generous sprinkling of humor, as she pulls back the curtain on this world where ladies lunch, expensive toys are the norm, and socialites reign supreme.

Finally, Sahara Kyle has made it. When her family moved to North Carolina, she had difficulty navigating the area’s black bourgeoisie circle. This world of pearls, poise, and protocol is governed by the most powerful movers and shakers, who hold membership in The Sphinx, Darlings, The Shield, Belles & Beaus, and the black fraternities and sororities. But, the Kyles are ready to reclaim their throne as a black power couple on the rise. Noah’s issues at the bank are a distant memory, and his swagger is back. Sahara’s icy relationship with arch nemesis Emery has thawed as they cash in their frenemies title for the new one of sisters. And, after standing in the shadows, Sahara is ready to take center stage. As a member of one of the area’s most exclusive social clubs, she now has the influence to climb to the next level.

However, what goes up must come down, and Sahara quickly learns that money and flash mean nothing when the old guard closes rank to protect their own. Yet, in a town overflowing with secrets, sometimes it isn’t about whom you know but knowing where the bones are buried. There can only be one queen bee, but does Sahara have what it takes to get the crown? In this final book of the Breaking into the Black Elite series, it is WINNER TAKES ALL.

The girls are back for Book #4 of the smart, sexy, and heartfelt Company series about friendship, love and a whole lot of trouble in between. Things come to a head when the pain strikes closer to home. Renee, Danielle, Kayla and Nadine soon realize things are going to get worse before it gets better, but with friendship and prayer all things are possible. The drama has just begun!
Start the series from the beginning:

In the Company of My Sistahs
Trouble Loves Company
Careful of the Company You Keep

After her very public divorce from Dillon, Raven Black is recovering nicely. Dillon has done everything he can to discredit her, but Raven has learned from her mistakes and him. In fact, she’s intent on using every bit of Dillon’s revenge and betrayal, as she prepares to take what is hers – and more. Her ambitions have never been so great, and Raven always knows how to get what she wants. She also won’t allow anything or anyone to get in her way.

She has become her ex-husband in more ways than one and is slowly leading those connected to her down a terrible path of destruction. But playing with the lives of innocent people has dire consequences – the kind that Raven won’t see coming. Raven, of all people, should know that what happens in the dark will eventually come to light…and that there’s only so far you can run before your past catches up to you.

Prodigal son Daniel Harper doesn’t. His only goals upon returning to Journey’s End after fourteen years? To run his family’s winery and get his college girlfriend, beautiful Zoya Thomas, out of his head forever.

Zoya’s only goal? To avoid sexy Daniel like the plague.

What happens when these two run into each other at a wedding? Come to small-town Journey’s End and find out…

If you love emotional contemporary romances that are nice and steamy, pick up Unforgettabletoday!

“You said you couldn’t come,” Squirt said hugging my neck as the rest of the family approached us. She finally released me.
“Well, when I received a threatening message I changed my mind,” I said smiling at Lisha. She smiled back. “Congratulations,” I said smiling down at her.
“Nice to see you again Mr. and Mrs. Champagne,” I said shaking both their hands. “Nova congratulations on her business. I hear it’s doing great.”
“Thank you,” she said nervously never looking at me.
“I have to run but I wanted to drop your gift off. Just let me know when you want to come by and get it,” I said handing her a small box.
“Huh? If you don’t have my gift with you, what is this?” Squirt asked looking at me confused. I winked an eye at her. She proceeded to open the box.
Her eyes opened wide. “Boss what is this key for?” she asked.
“It’s just sitting in my garage collecting dust,” I said with a smile. I was determined not to look at Nova. This wasn’t a slap in her face. I just had no use for the car. I know Squirt could use it when she starts college. She started screaming and jumping up and down.
“That is a very generous gift,” Mrs. Champagne said smiling.
“She deserves it,” I said looking at Squirt. I could see her out the corner of my eye. She was staring at me and I started to feel it.
“I really have to go. It was nice seeing you all,” I said giving Squirt another hug.
“Thanks for coming Boss,” Lisha said with a wink.
“Novocain, we don’t have to share your car anymore,” I heard her say as I walked away.
I received a text from Lisha the moment I entered my car.
Now, that was some slick shit lol
I had to laugh. I hoped Nova didn’t take that as a slap in her face. I was just going to pull off when she ran in front of my car. She stopped running and walked to the driver side.
“Why did you do that? That gift is too much,” she asked trying to catch her breath.
“It’s useless to me. She will value it more than what I can sell it for,” I said looking at her. She stood there quietly. “It’s nothing about you Nova,” I said looking at her. She was perfect in every way. I had to force myself to keep from staring. “Did you want anything else?” I asked. She shook her head no. I pulled off leaving her standing there.